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package com.alibaba.cloud.ai.graph;

/**
 * Factory interface for creating instances of {@link OverAllState}.
 *
 * <p>
 * {@link OverAllStateFactory} provides a functional interface for generating new
 * instances of the overall state used in graph-based workflows. This can be useful for
 * initializing states with specific configurations, such as setting default values or
 * applying custom strategies.
 *
 * <h2>Usage Example</h2> <pre>{@code
 * OverAllStateFactory factory = () -> new OverAllState();
 * OverAllState state = factory.create();
 * }</pre>
 *
 * @author disaster
 * @since 1.0.0.1
 */
@Deprecated
@FunctionalInterface
public interface OverAllStateFactory {

	/**
	 * Creates a new instance of {@link OverAllState}.
	 * @return a new instance of the overall state
	 */
	OverAllState create();

}
